Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Bordeaux ➔ Francfort
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~910 km
Average flight time
~1h 07m
Recommended aircraft
Midsize Jet (Citation XLS, Hawker 900XP)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Bordeaux and Francfort aboard latest-generation aircraft. Discreet handling, dedicated cabin crew, FBO access at departure and arrival, ground transfers and on-board catering tailored to your wishes — every detail is curated by a Redwood senior broker.
Operational context
Sector LFBD – EDFE is 906 km of direct routing, flown in 1h27 on a Citation XLS+. The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Francfort Egelsbach (1400 m runway). On this short sector a Citation XLS+ is the best cost / block-time compromise.
Departure and arrival airports
Bordeaux Mérignac (LFBD)
On the departure side, Bordeaux Mérignac (LFBD) serves Bordeaux from 44.83°N / 0.72°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Sky Valet Bordeaux; 3100 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Helicopter onward leg to Saint-Émilion / Arcachon.
Francfort Egelsbach (EDFE)
Francfort Egelsbach (EDFE / QEF) is a major business field at 49.96°N / 8.65°E, Germany. Runway: 1400 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days. Business-aviation handling: Hahn Air Business Lines. Helicopter link: Centre Francfort.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 906 km · 489 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h27
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Sky Valet Bordeaux — Bordeaux Mérignac (LFBD / BOD)
- Arrival FBO
- Hahn Air Business Lines — Francfort Egelsbach (EDFE / QEF)
- Departure runway
- 3100 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Arrival runway
- 1400 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days
- Onward helicopter
- Centre Francfort
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Bordeaux to Francfort?
About 1h27 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 906 km great-circle between LFBD and EDFE.
Which aircraft suits Bordeaux → Francfort?
A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 1400 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days.
How fast can we depart from Bordeaux Mérignac?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Sky Valet Bordeaux.
What about customs and formalities?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.